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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.93, 4,722.11 and 3,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.93, 4,722.11 and 3,043.58 is: 4,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.93 : 4,722.11 = 3,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.93/4,722.11 = 3,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.93x = 4,722.11 × 3,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.93x = 14,372,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,116.14/3,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.33

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